Thursday, September 20, 2012
Clothing details: Boots, birthday present, one year ago; pants, Seven jeans, six months ago, $120; shirt, The Hip Zipper in Nashville, one week ago, $13; jacket, In Memphis, six months ago, $20; hat, Stetson, House of Vintage in Portland, Ore., three years ago, $12.
Name: Matthew Paige
Age: 22
Relationship status: No comment
Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
Time in Lawrence: One day
Occupation: Musician
Dream job: Musician
What were you doing when scouted? Just walking down the street
Describe your style: American, western, cosmic Indian hawk
Fashion trends you love: American flags, feathers in hats, Zubaz pants, ‘70s running shorts
Fashion trends you hate: TOMS shoes
Fashion influences: Gram Parsons
What would you like to see more of in Lawrence? So far, I’ve liked Lawrence a lot. Maybe more record shops and more music stores in general. Also, goofy dogs.
Less of? TOMS
Tattoos or piercings? Two piercings in my left ear
Who do people say you look like? Keith Richards
Tell us a secret … I was a tap dancer.
Comments
Nathan Atchison 10 years, 6 months ago
what are toms shoes? this guy has his finger on the pulse of fashion. zubaz forever.
Jean Robart 10 years, 6 months ago
Tom's shoes are a very community oriented shoe company, that makes absolutely fabulous shoes, and donates shoes for every pair purchased.
Bobby Burch 10 years, 6 months ago
... yeah ... sometimes peoples' outfits make me sad inside.
Brandon Devlin 10 years, 6 months ago
"Grant Parsons?" Did you mean "Gram Parsons?" Or did this moron really say "Grant?"
Ali Edwards 10 years, 6 months ago
The moron is me! Thanks for the catch, cutthroat. Dear editor, save me from musical ignorance.
Alex Parker 10 years, 6 months ago
OK.
Ali Edwards 10 years, 6 months ago
Ha! I'm happy to report that the published version is correct on that one.
Peter Lyrene 10 years, 6 months ago
No matter how much or how little fuss goes into it, Gram Pasons/Keith Richards is a pretty timeless look. Stamp of approval, young blood.
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